Law Enforcement Clashes with Immigration Protesters in Los Angeles, San Francisco

In Los Angeles, protests against the Trump administration's immigration crackdown entered their third day, resulting in violent clashes between law enforcement and demonstrators near a downtown detention center. Despite the unrest, much of the city maintained normal activities, including a Pride parade. Police Chief Jim McDonnell indicated that although the National Guard was not initially requested, the increasing violence necessitated a reassessment of their deployment. Protesters briefly blocked traffic and engaged in confrontations involving tear gas, fireworks, and vandalism, with several officers injured and multiple vehicles, including autonomous Waymo cars, set on fire. California leaders have criticized the federal deployment of National Guard troops, calling it an overreach of authority. The events highlight ongoing tensions in Los Angeles amid federal immigration enforcement efforts under President Trump's administration.